Your digestive system is a powerful indicator of your overall well-being, and your stool holds the secrets to understanding your gut—and, by extension, your skin. By paying attention to your bowel movements, you can glean vital insights into your gut health and its direct impact on your complexion.

Let’s delve deeper into what your stool is telling you, guided by the Bristol Stool Chart, and how it manifests on your skin.

The Gut-Skin Connection

The connection between gut health and skin appearance is undeniable. An imbalanced gut microbiome can trigger inflammation, impair nutrient absorption, and lead to skin conditions such as acne, eczema, or rosacea. When your digestive system isn’t working optimally, toxins can accumulate, and your body may turn to your skin as an alternative detoxification pathway, resulting in breakouts, dullness, or irritation.

Supporting a healthy gut is key to unlocking radiant, glowing skin. To learn more about the gut and skin connection, read this blog post.

What your Poop is telling you about your gut and skin health

Practical Tips for Gut and Skin Harmony

To achieve optimal gut and skin health:

1. Nourish Your Gut: Eat a diet rich in whole foods, fiber, and fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut.

2. Stay Hydrated: Water aids in digestion and keeps your skin plump and hydrated.

3. Incorporate Supplements: Edible Beauty Skin + Gut Renew Powder is formulated with gut-loving ingredients like glutamine and probiotics, which help soothe inflammation, promote a balanced microbiome, and support skin clarity.

4. Manage Stress: Chronic stress impacts gut health. Regular meditation, yoga, and self-care can help.

5. Monitor Your Stool: Keep an eye on your bowel movements using the Bristol Stool Chart to stay in tune with your gut health.

Listen to Your Body

Your stool is a daily report card on your gut health, and by extension, your skin’s health. By understanding the signals and taking proactive steps, you can nurture your gut and reveal a glowing complexion from the inside out.

When your gut thrives, so does your skin—and you.

1 Scoop (a Day) for Healthier Poop (and Skin!)

Naturopath formulated with herbs and botanicals traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine to promote healthy digestive function and optimal gut health, our Skin + Gut Renew Powder contains: 

Protease – an enzyme known for its ability to support digestion. It may maintain and support healthy digestive system function and may assist in the digestion of protein.

L-Glutamine – is the most abundant amino acid in the body. It can work to support the gut microbiome and gut mucosal wall integrity. It has been used in this formula to maintain and support healthy gastrointestinal immune function.

Vitamin C – is a key skin nutrient. It has the following key actions: supports skin health and collagen formation; maintains and supports a healthy immune system; assists connective tissue production; prevents dietary (Vitamin C) deficiency; supports connective tissue health; and supports wound healing.

Matricaria Chamomilla – is a well-known gut-soothing herb, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to:

• Relieve flatulence and as a carminative;
• Relieve abdominal bloating and distention;
• Relieve symptoms of indigestion and dyspepsia and digestive spasms;
• Relieve colic (wind/gas pain); and
• Improve digestive weakness and work as a digestive tonic.

Just 1 scoop a day mixed in to water, a smoothie, yogurt or your favourite drink may help to improve your gut health, promote healthier digestive function and in turn have your skin looking clear, healthy and radiant from the inside-out.